Dare I say that in my youth when hearing the likes of Donovan, Dylan, S&G, and others noted in this thread, they were all mushed together on the local rock station and, so, were considered rock and or pop-rock by most people I knew? Granted we lived in an isolated valley in the far reaches of Colorado, but I don't think any of us had heard of folk rock at the time. I may have been a bit young to catch all of the nuances of the times, though, I grant. I didn't care then and and don't now, though. I know what I like and I don't care what it is labelled.:-)

As for Americans, I would also say give Willson & McKee a listen. (Pronounced Mc-KYE) I've been one of their fans for years and Kim, esp. just keeps turning out more and more incredible songs and she is INCREDIBLE on the hammer dulcimer. Folks may remember I used to sing her song, The Pattern, in HearMe and PalTalk. You can hear more samples and other stuff on their website HERE. I see by their schedule, they are finally getting some much deserved recognition.

kat